Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Cardboard Tube Crafts

Whether it's paper towel rolls or toilet paper tubes, we have hundreds of cardboard tube crafts for you to choose from! From toddler on up, anyone can make something fun from a cardboard tube!


Cardboard Tube Spooky Characters

Turn empty cardboard tubes into fun Halloween-themed creations, like a spider, cat, jack-o-lantern or bat. This easy, mess-free activity lets […]

Wall-Mounted Tunnels

Make this cool set of tunnels on the wall, and your kids will love sending toy cars and balls through […]

Twine-Wrapped Containers

Wrap twine or yarn around shipping tubes or other cylinders to make cool containers to hold art materials or office […]

Cardboard Tube Goat

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a cute goat! It’s a fun craft for Chinese New Year, a study of […]

Craft Stick Pen Holder

This pen holder couldn’t be easier to make. All you need are popsicle sticks and an empty cardboard tube.

Party Crown

Turn empty cardboard tubes into fun party crowns! Great for a princess-themed party, Christmas, New Year’s Eve or everyday dress-up.

Cardboard Tube Gift Holders

Decorate empty cardboard tubes to hold a tasty treats for friends, neighbors, or teachers. It is so easy, inexpensive, and fun.

Cardboard Tube Fish

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of fish. This fun project is easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Have the kids make these adorable Pilgrim and Native American Thanksgiving napkin rings. This is a great project to keep them […]

Cardboard Tube Bunnies

Turn empty cardboard tubes into cute bunnies! A fun recycling project that costs nothing to make.

Cardboard Tube Dangling Hearts

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into these pretty dangling hearts to decorate your entryway or dress up a corner of the […]

Cardboard Tube Cross

How does a craft that costs nothing to make sound? Save those empty cardboard tubes and turn them into beautiful […]

Owl Pillow Box

Dress up plain kraft pillow boxes as colorful owls. A great way to wrap a small gift.

Spider Stick Puppet

Make these cute and very easy spider stick puppets from cardboard tubes and felt. When you are done, use them […]

Paper Plate Pumpkin

Turn a paper plate and an empty cardboard tube into a cute paper plate pumpkin. There are two versions of […]

Paper Roll Shamrocks

Repurpose those empty cardboard tubes to make a fun shamrock bouquet! This craft is green in more ways than one. […]

Cardboard Tube Cars

Here’s a fun way for the boys to recycle some toilet paper or paper towel cardboard tubes! Make adorable cardboard […]

Three Little Pigs Masks

The next time you share the story of the Three Little Pigs, don’t just tell it, have the children be […]

Flowering Cherry Tree

Make a beautiful cherry tree in bloom using an old paper towel roll and silk flowers. What a wonderful way […]

New Year Placecards

All you need to make these festive placecards are toiled paper rolls, wrapping paper, and ribbon or wire garland. Fill […]

Cardboard Tube Bats

This is a fun and easy craft for the kids this Halloween. Create these as favors for your Halloween party. […]

Cardboard Tube Aliens

Gather up those empty cardboard tubes, some googly eyes, and random scraps to make a fun collection of aliens. Your […]

Map-Covered Cookie Tubes

With summer vacations not far away, plan ahead for snacks that can be eaten in the car with little trouble. […]

Cardboard Tube Flowers

With the addition of paint and felt, you can turn cardboard tubes in pretty spring flowers. This garden can be […]

Fun with a Marble Run

We’ve created yet another fun project to build out of cardboard tubes. Kids will have hours of fun racing marbles […]

Cardboard Tube Groundhog Pop-Up

This playful, little groundhog is popping up to say “hi” on Groundhog Day! Made from cardboard tubes, paper and markers, […]

Cardboard Tube Snake

Here’s a fun weekend craft that turns toilet paper rolls into playful snakes! A great project for the boys in […]

Spin Art Turkeys

Make these brightly colored turkeys for your table by using paint, paper plates and a salad spinner!

Mummy Treat Containers

Made from cardboard tubes and crepe paper, these little guys are all wrapped up and waiting to be filled with […]

Cardboard Tube Bats

The wings from these cardboard tube bats are made from recycled paper bags! An adorable Halloween project.

Cardboard Tube Fish

An adorable fish made from recycled cardboard tubes. Great for an undersea bedroom decoration!

Groundhog Puppet

Your little one will love making and playing with this cute groundhog puppet